From the Files ... December 1964

From files of The Eunice News:
December 1942

Andrew L. Bollich, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Bollich, received his wings at Spence Field, Ga. His brother James has been taken prisoner by the Japanese in Bataan.

Herbert Savoy of Eunice, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Savoy, has been selected by the Navy to be commissioned a flying officer, at the rate of pay of $290 monthly.

The former Gertrude Stagg of Eunice has 15 nephews and two grandsons in the Army, Navy and Marines. She now lives in Beaumont, Texas.

Texas & Pacific Railroad is seeking to abandon the 15-mile Eunice-to-Ville Platte track as non-essential to the war effort. The freight rain runs six round trips daily. Passenger service was discontinued in 1941.

The Rev. Alfred Collins of Pelican is new pastor of First Methodist Church, succeeding the Rev. Otis Spinks, who has been transferred to Abbeville.

Della Sanders has been elected president of the Junior Red Cross chapter at Eunice High.

St. Edmund’s School has added a new course of study -- science -- familiarizing students with the new terminology of war, science and aircraft. All grades are enrolled.

Police Chief Allen Hundley died of a stroke at age 53. He was in his third elected term. His son, Allen, Jr., has been appointed acting chief by the City Council.

The City of Eunice is on the verge of an official rat-killing campaign to stem the tide of the vermin.

Gov. Sam Jones appointed Howard D. Strother of Baton Rouge as state transport officer. He will set up and supervise a survey of vital highway routes and facilities.

Prompted by the fresh meat shortage, many residents are sampling such as muskrat and opossum as possible temporary replacements for pork or beef.